Why Givenness? 

The purpose of this movement is to help all of us slow down and immerse ourselves into this great season of Advent so that we may fully welcome the small, quiet Christ child when he comes.

God has given all of creation to us, and it is first through receiving his gifts that we find ourselves. We must first rest in God’s givenness—in nature, in human relationships, and especially in himself—in order to have something to give away to others. In a world frantic to give away material gifts that can never truly satisfy, we must relearn to receive the true Spirit of Advent, to receive the Spirit’s Givenness.

We have observed this frantic, materialistic spirit seep into the hearts of many and often disturb the blessed peace of the people of God. Like Esau, we have been trading in our birthright for material gifts and gain. We must reclaim our great season for Christ, first in our hearts, then in our beloved church, then in our world. Let us begin this Advent year in our hearts and in the ordinary moments of the day. Let us sacrifice material gifts with the firm hope that we will receive immortal ones from the hand of God. Let us receive once again our birthright. The blessed season of Advent and most incredibly the little Christ Child Himself.

We have laid out three ways that we can reclaim this season in our hearts and in the ordinary moments. Please prayerfully consider where the Lord is moving upon your heart this Season and if you feel so called please participate. You can consume the daily reflections by following us on instagram or by coming to this page to see the latest updates. Please also prayerfully consider supporting some of the apostolates represented during this campaign to reclaim Advent.

About Scepter Publishers

Our Mission is simple. As a nonprofit organization, we seek to help you find God in ordinary life and realize sanctity in work, family life, and everyday activities. To assist you in your quest to live an integrated life where every moment, even the most ordinary is offered up like a prayer. To immerse you in the contemplative life even while living in the midst of the world, so that you might learn the will of God. To these ends we publish our books, and seek to facilitate a habit of spiritual reading, which helps orient and renew your heart, mind, and spiritual life.

In all the content we publish, we try to enrich your heart and draw you ever nearer to the ever present and totally loving God. We want to help you find Christ and share Him with others, every day, from right where you are, wherever you are, so that everyone might say of you, "Truly this is a man or woman of God."